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{{Taxobox
{{Taxobox
|name =''Haematopinus eurysternus
|name = ''Haematopinus eurysternus
|kingdom =
|kingdom =
|phylum =
|phylum =
|class = Insecta
|class = [[Insecta]]
|sub-class =
|sub-class =
|order = Phthiraptera
|order = [[Phthiraptera]]
|super-family =
|super-family =
|family = Haematopinidae
|family = Haematopinidae
|sub-family =
|sub-family =
|genus =
|genus =
|species =
|species = ''Haematopinus suis
}}
}}
Also known as: '''''Hog louse
''Haematopinus suis'' is a large [[:Category:Sucking Lice|sucking louse]] found worldwide in pigs causing [[Pediculosis|pediculosis]], and is believed to be the vector of '''[[African Swine Fever]]'''.
''Haematopinus suis'' is a large sucking louse found worldwide in pigs, and is believed to be the vector of '''[[African Swine Fever]]'''.
===Identification===
===Identification===
===Life Cycle===
===Life Cycle===
Eggs are deposited on the host by the female, and require 13-15 days before hatching into nymphs. The nymphs then take around 2 weeks to become reproductive adults.
Eggs are deposited on the host by the female and require 13-15 days before hatching into nymphs. The nymphs then take around 2 weeks to become reproductive adults.
The entire life cycle occurs on the host.
The entire life cycle occurs on the host.
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[[Category:Lice - Pig]]
[[Category:Lice - Pig]]
[[Category:Sucking Lice]]
[[Category:Sucking Lice]]
[[Category:Expert_Review - Parasites]]